Burbank, Calif., June 24, 2009 – Sports fans can experience unlimited access to the intensity and
immeasurable talent of 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant when ESPN Home Entertainment, in
conjunction with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, present Kobe Doin’ Work, coming to DVD
on November 24, 2009. Kobe Doin’ Work brings together legendary New York filmmaker Spike Lee and
one of the biggest names in sports today. This ESPN Films presentation takes an unprecedented look at
the NBA star and features unlimited access to Bryant before, during and after one of the season’s
biggest games leading to the 2007-08 playoffs, the result being a definitive portrait of one of the sport’s
greatest athletes.
Lee and cinematographer Matthew Libatique spent the day with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar.
Utilizing 30 cameras and wiring Bryant for sound, Lee brings the audience onto the court with Bryant as
his Lakers battle the San Antonio Spurs in a game with major playoff implications.
“Kobe Doin’ Work is brilliant — Spike Lee reveals what it really takes, day in and day out, for Kobe Bryant
to play basketball at such an elite level,” said Tori Stevens, Vice President, Multi-Platform Development,
ESPN. “Fans will see, up close, how Kobe thinks about the game, his regimen and his work ethic.
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This unique DVD offers an on-camera introduction by director Spike Lee, along with footage of Kobe
Bryant during the fourth quarter, his press conference after the game, a Kobe Bryant photo montage,
and an E: 60 “Behind the Scenes” feature.
Kobe Doin’ Work also features the first score ever written by Grammy® -winning musician Bruce
Hornsby and the original song “Levitate.”
As a bonus to all hardcore fans, Upper Deck™ has created a special, limited edition Kobe Bryant trading
card that will only be available inside the first thirty-thousand DVDs.
BONUS FEATURES
• Introduction by Director Spike Lee
• Deleted Scenes
– The Unseen 4th Quarter
– Press Conference
• E:60 “Behind The Scenes” Feature
• Photo Montage
• “Levitate” – Bruce Hornsby Music Video
• Alternate Audio
– Game Only Experience (No Commentary)
– Broadcast Version (Censored)
Kobe Doin’ Work has a suggested retail price of $29.99 SRP (US).
Synopsis:
Directed by award winning filmmaker Spike Lee, “Kobe Doin’ Work” brings the audience onto the court
with superstar Kobe Bryant as his Lakers battle the Spurs in a game with major playoff implications. Lee
and a remarkable 30 cameras chronicle every move of one of the world’s great athletes from pre-game
prep, to fast breaks, team huddles and post-game interviews, showcasing the beauty of the game and
the brilliance of Kobe Bryant. “Kobe –Doin’ Work” is further brought to life with an original score by
multiple Grammy award winner Bruce Hornsby.
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